12 days of Christmas~R+F Style!!

~The 12 Days of Christmas~

12 months from now, you'll wish you'd started today!

11 minutes to get enrolled!

10 hours/week will have you on your way!

9 weeks until our EXCITING new product launch!

8 savvy people like YOU will take you Napa Valley!

7 days in a week, work the ones you want!

"6-T" days to the BEST SKIN OF YOUR LIFE!

5 ways to earn BIG! Ask ME how..

4 award winning regimens that deliver REAL Results!

3 weeks to a debt free Christmas 

2 world renowned Dermatologists with a legacy of SUCCESS!

1 INCREDIBLE, LIFE CHANGING OPPORTUNITY!

I promise you, these products are incredible and are backed by the same Dr's who gave us Proactiv....a 9 Billion dollar brand! 

 Visit my website and let's get YOU on the road to the BEST SKIN OF YOUR LIFE, and just maybe on the road to a life changing opportunity!!!

http://raineerae.myrandf.com

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: The BEST over 40 skin care!!!

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: The BEST over 40 skin care!!!: See for yourself the proof!!! Using our REVERSE Regimen (for brown/sun spots) after only 5 weeks her brown spot is fading wonderful...

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: The BEST skin products!!!

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: The BEST skin products!!!: See for yourself the proof!!! Using our REVERSE Regimen (for brown/sun spots) after only 5 weeks her brown spot is fading wonderful...

RoC~Instant Facial Smoother~ GIVE-A-WAY!

So!!!  Last week I took part in a FANTASTIC webinar with my RoC team!!!  I received an email to follow up and was told that if their were any products I would like to pass on to my readers and followers to let them know.  I have noticed a TON of hits on my post reviewing the RoC INSTANT FACIAL SMOOTHER, they said they would send one to the winner of my give-a-way......because they are AWESOME!!!

So let's have a GIVE~A~WAY!!!!  Here's what you do!
1) FOLLOW ME (look to your right) "JOIN THIS SITE" Little blue box
2) Leave a comment of why you would love to try this amazing product!!  Be creative!!  Also, leave an email where we can respond if you are our winner!!

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: What's YOUR Perskinality attitude?

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: What's YOUR Perskinality attitude?: Alright guys and gals alike...it's time to find out what your skin is saying about YOU!  I have a great new app that uses image analysis s...

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: RoC....ROCKS!!!!! AND give-a-way!!!

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: RoC....ROCKS!!!!! AND give-a-way!!!: I want to give a HUGE shout out and thank you to the RoC team for my oh so needed and oh so sweet haul package today!!!  Can I just say ...

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: Anti-Age Phenomerinon!

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: Anti-Age Phenomerinon!: What can I say...I LOVE MY BUSINESS!  I partnered into a virtual franchise with the doctors who created the Proactiv Solution, if you have a...

Anti-Age Phenomerinon!

What can I say...I LOVE MY BUSINESS!  I partnered into a virtual franchise with the doctors who created the Proactiv Solution, if you have access to the internet and a cell phone, YOU are in business!  Only this time instead of only an acne treatment, it's BIGGER and BETTER.....it's a $3 billion dollar Anti-Age market leveraging an almost $9 billion dollar brand!!

Can you say PHENOM!!!  This amazing skin care line went from being behind glass shelves of upper end, exclusive department stores such as Nordstrom's and  Henri Bendel's and into the masses via direct selling.  As of now this company is doing 4X their annual retail sales volume in just 1 month via this direct selling model!  I know, it's hard to fathom!  We are leveraging social media and our whole heart belief in this company and their products and sharing the opportunity with both friends and family across the entire United States and soon internationally!!!

If a business of RESIDUAL INCOME is in your scope of future financial freedom, THIS IS THE COMPANY FOR YOU!!  If you have skin concerns, and  you don't want to have to pay for an expensive dermatologist office visit, but want real results, then THIS SKIN CARE LINE IS FOR YOU!!!

So look below at some amazing links to visit, then message me and let's chat about YOUR future with RODAN + FIELDS....and ask yourself....WHY NOT YOU???

http://raineerae.myrandf.com  FOR PRODUCT INFORMATION

http://raineerae.myrandf.biz  FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

http://raineerae.myrandf.com/Pages/OurProducts/GetAdvice/SolutionsTool  FOR A FREE PERSONALIZED DOCTORS RECOMMENDATION, JUST FOR YOUR SKIN!

The BEST Acne Solution!!

As the school year kicks off in high gear, skincare companies are shifting teen-focused acne advertising into over drive.  But acne is NOT just for teenagers, unfortunately when our hormones start changing, sometimes so does our skin and adult acne affects more than 30% of adult women.

The Rodan + Fields UNBLEMISH is absolutely an amazing Multi-Med Therapy regimen that treats the problem with the RIGHT formulas, in the RIGHT order...one product compliments the next and assists in giving maximum skin changing results!

And since many acne sufferers have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is the remnant red/brown marks following a healed blemish, we offer the UNBLEMISH Spot Fading Toner!!  So take a look at how easy it is to rid your beautiful skin of unsightly blemishes, AND keep you in the BEST SKIN OF YOUR LIFE, it's guaranteed!!  We offer a 60 day money back guarantee on all of our products if you are not 100% pleased with the results.......WHO offers that?  WE DO!!!!
 
~PLUS~  If you feel like you're too old for acne and too young for wrinkles, but have both, there's a solution for you!  For a LIMITED time, Combine the UNBLEMISH Regimen with our ANTI-AGE Night Renewing Serum and you get the Serum at a savings of 50%!!!

Http://raineerae.myrandf.com/Shop/Unblemish

Regimen RETAIL $160.00
Prefferred Customer(Free Shipping + 10% off) $143.00*Best Deal*

New stuff!

The new bareMinerals READY SPF 20 Foundation

It's creamy, hydrating and natural!

The new Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo

For Fine to Medium & Medium to Course Hair!

The New Revlon Colorstay Smoky Shadow Sticks

Come in 5 colors

Two colors per stick ~ one light, one dark

Darker end is pointed, for lining and smokey effect capability

Crease proof AND smudge proof!

So there are just a few of the new products out that caught my eye!  If you get to try any of the above, send me a comment and let me know what you think?  Muah!!

Did you know that I now market a product that slows down the process of aging skin?  I have partnered with the creators of Proactiv, and these doctors are AMAZING!!  If you would like to check out my business and the incredible skin changing  products, please visit my website!!

http://raineerae.myrandf.com

Here is a before/after pic of yes, A MAN using our anti-age products!!!  LOVE IT!!

RoC's Multi Correction review!

I received a review from an adorable participant I recruited!  Here is her take on the RoC brand products...

I was so excited when Rainee asked me to be a tester for the RoC products!  I have been really trying to decide which anti-aging product to go with that was within my budget.  I am not dealing with deep wrinkles, but I do have crow's feet around my eyes and "frustration" line in my forehead and also sun spots on my cheeks that I positively hate!

The first products I used were the Multi Correction Night Cream, and the Multi Correction Eye Cream.  I was very pleased with both products.  Both were non-greasy and light, definitely moisturizing.  I have it marked in my notes that these were my favorite products!  I feel that these two products in conjunction with the other products really helped lessen my crow's feet.

The second product I tried was the Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Serum.  It also was non-greasy and light.  The first time I used it I had an intense sensation of heat, with later use this did not happen.  I really liked this product as well, I believe that it was essential in lessening the look of lines in my forehead!

The Retinol Correxion MAX Wrinkle Resurfacing System was incredible!!!  It worked wonders on my face; especially lightened the sun spots!  It left a very greasy feeling for about 15 minutes, then that subsided, but I would not wear this product under my makeup.

All in all, I was very pleased with the results of these products and will most likely continue to purchase them in the future.  My skin feels better, looks better and feel more firm.

K. Doebler
Redmond, Oregon 

RoC MAX Resurfacing Cleanser

RoC skincare has developed a new, two-step regimen that helps deliver maximum benefits from an anti-aging skincare routine. The new RoC MAX collection is the latest addition to the brand's portfolio of effective, wrinkle-fighting solutions.

 Designed to optimize the performance of the RETINOL CORREXION MAX Wrinkle Resurfacing System, the RoC MAX Resurfacing Cleanser preps skin to achieve the maximum results. Using beads to exfoliate away dead skin cells, this cleanser helps prime the face for the MAX System treatment, all while making skin smoother and more radiant.

RoC MAX Resurfacing Facial Cleanser

*Smoothing micro-spheres exfoliate away all traces of dirt, oil and dead skin that can interfere with absorption of anti-aging ingredients

*Available at your local drugstore!  5 oz. tube suggested retail is $9.99

RoC....well, ROCKS!!!!!

SKINDEPENDENCE DAY GIRLS!!!

A GREAT success story with Rodan + Fields! And I am on THEIR team!!!

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: Rodan + Fields give-a-way!! Sweet!

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: Rodan + Fields give-a-way!! Sweet!: I became a Rodan + Fields consultant to build my future, free up my time to be able to work when I want, where I want and still bring in a s...

The RIGHT sunscreen!!

PLEASE take just a couple of minutes and view this quick video on how to choose the correct sunscreen this summer!!  It could save your life..... Scroll down until you see the play Icon

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: Safe Tanning with the RIGHT products!

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: Safe Tanning with the RIGHT products!:

Safe Tanning with the RIGHT products!

A few unrelated, silly, non-important facts about the Makeup Junkie! Who knew???

I was thinking the other day about some of the things in my life that my readers may find a bit funny, weird or completely uninteresting.......there are not many, because to be honest I'm quite boring really, but here it goes!

#1

I was in a King's Island commercial with Dick Van Dyke when I was a young carefree child, and yes that's my OLDER brother there in the sweet blue hat standing next to me! I was paid $100 and thought I could buy the world!!!  ha!


#2
I tried out for a role in the Johnny Cash movie "The Pride of Jesse Hallam" via 198o to play his sickly daughter, didn't get the role and was actually beat out by a schoolmate of mine Crystal Smith, and YES I remember her name, I was crushed!!  he he   BUT, my mother and I did get roles as "Extra's" on the movie and I got to hang out and develop a monsterously huge crush on the co-star who played Jessie's son in the movie, Ben Marley who went on to be in one of the 21 come backs of "Jaw's"!!  And of course got to meet and speak with Johnny and June Carter Cash as well, so all was not a loss!!

#3
I ADORE horses....I spent some of my childhood living in Oklahoma, on a ranch and always had animals, mostly dogs, mules, cattle and horses, but there is something about a horse that calms my spirit and brings me joy....any chance that I get to be around one and  hug it's neck.....THAT"S a good day

#4
I love animals, as long as they have no fangs and don't bite!!!

Random bull....don't ask

My little "Poppy"!

Our little goats "Short Bus", and Sophie

#5
This one is probably the MOST embarrassing.......O.k., so in 2008 my kids and my mother and I went to the Bengals training camp with VIP passes, all access blah, blah, blah.  Very cool for my kids to see all the goings on, up close and personal.  I was standing there with my two kids and up comes the ball boy mind you, and says to me......"Chad wanted me to see if he could take you to dinner tonight"......well he meant Chad Johnson, Ocho Cinco, whichever name he was sporting at that moment in time!  For the love of Pete, I don't know what's worse....being the type that attracted him, or being asked out  via an 11 year old ball boy!!!  Needless to say, I respectfully declined his offer..........good stuff

STRESS and your face.....the RoC way!!!

Well gals, unfortunately stress seems to be running rampid these days, what with our jobs, our kids and their schedules...pshh, "Keeping up with the Kardashians" wouldn't stand a chance  trying to keep up with some of our schedules, tending to our husbands, and just trying to keep everybody happy sometimes just doesn't work and it takes it's toll!

As a result , stress is wreaking havoc on our skin:
*Stress triggers the release of cortisol, a hormone that causes clogged pores and inflammation.  When collagen becomes inflamed, the skin's matrix breaks down and results in a WRINKLE!!!  For shame!
*Stressed inflamed skin can also become dry and itchy as a result of poor circulation caused by constricting blood vessels which makes moisturizing essential!

I have some relief for your tired, stressed out skin, and at a reasonable and do-able price!  

RoC Multi Correxion Nourish Stress Repair Eye Cream
*Retinol Free
*Claims to reverse the look of stress-related aging and unwind wrinkles while nourishing dehydrated skin for a more youthful, radiant look.
*Great price of $24.99 and can be found at your local Ulta and local drugstore, or visit www.rocskincare.com and check it out online!!

RoC Multi Correction Nourish Stress Repair Night Cream

*Retinol Free

*Claims to work through the night to intensely nourish and restore skin's youthful complexion, while relaxing expression and worry lines and unwinds deep forehead tension wrinkles!

*Nourishes dehydrated skin and rejuvenates the look of tired skin!

*This too sells for $24.99 and can be found as well at your local Ulta, drugstore or  go to www.rocskincare.com and order online!

Want more info on stress and it's related effects on your skin? Go to:

1) "Stress and Your Skin" Parade.com

3) "Stress and Skin Care - Effects of Stress on your Skin"  BeautyAdvice.org

LOSE WEIGHT...EXFOLIATE!!!

Too Faced CONTEST alert!!!

HERE'S A SIMPLE AND FUN WAY TO WIN A "LIP GLOSS DUO"!!!!!

                                                       WWW.TOOFACED.COM

RoC's "You and Improved" Challenge!

YOU AND IMPROVED!!

Alrighty ladies, RoC Skincare is offering an amazing challenge!!!  First you must go to their RoC Skincare Facebook page and "Like" them.....upon "Liking", you can see a series or evolution of four everyday women who have already taken the challenge to make a change in their lives....starting with their skin!!! 

Now, from there you can enter to win as one of four women, a fabulous trip to New York City...NEW YORK CITY??? (Get it, the Pace salsa commercial) If chosen, you will experience your very own head-to-toe makeover and photo shoot with celebrity fashion stylist Marcellas Reynolds and New York City.....wait for it.....NEW YORK CITY????, dermatologist Dr. Erin Gilbert!!!  WOOOOOW!!! WOOOOOW!!! WOOOOOW!

So entering the challenge is way easy!  RoC wants to hear from you via a video or written essay on why you want to look ten years younger.....WELL DUH!!  You must submit a photo with your entry and all must be received by MAY 17TH!!!  RoC will announce 25 finalists in June with the winners being determined by RoC facebook fans' votes!  How VERY COOL!!!!

So get to it girls!!!! Look for instructions on getting started with your entry via the facebook page, or just click below!!!

~Makeover Contest~

RoC Facial Smoother Review!

Well, I snagged this little beauty from the incredible gift box of goodies I received from RoC Skincare!  I love anything useful for makeup application and this "Instant Facial Smoother" is great for creating a perfect canvas for makeup application!

I give this smoother a big THUMBS UP!  It stands tall with other go to primers that I currently use, such as Smashbox, Cover FX and MAC.  It goes on very easily and left my face super smooth...hence the name

 INSTANT FACIAL SMOOTHER!  

USE: Apply evenly to your face every day after your moisturizer and before makeup!

PRICE:  This little gem will run you approx. $19.99 and is easily found at your local drugstores or Targets etc....  

Or go online to www.rocskincare.com

MAKEUP JUNKIES RoC HAUL!

How cool is THIS!!  I received an email from RoC Skincare line asking if I would be interested in becoming an Ambassador for their RoC brand?  I thought it over and agreed, and I received an overnight shipment yesterday with a beautiful gold box filled with their top products!!   I receive no money by RoC for testing their products, they just ask for honest feedback, for which I can do!!

So, I will be adding 2 participants to my testing of these products and will be checking in with them, and you, and letting you know how the product is working for these two ladies with the RoC Skincare line!  

MAX Wrinkle Resurfacing System 

SENSITIVE Night Cream

DEEP WRINKLE Daily Moisturizer

SENSITIVE Eye Cream

INSTANT FACIAL SMOOTHER

DAILY RESURFACING DISKS

DEEP WRINKLE SERUM

DEEP WRINKLE NIGHT CREAM

STAY TUNED!!!!

Meet for lunch? Too-Faced style!

COME ON BEAUTIES...MEET ME AND JERROD BLANDINO FOR LUNCH!!!

Join up with the most awesome Jerrod Blandino, founder and creative director of 

Too Faced Cosmetics on Wednesday, April 4th at noon PST!!!

*Jerrod will introduce his 2012 Summer collection, ~Summer Royalty~, speak about his inspiration for this most impressive collection and yes.....answer YOUR QUESTIONS!!!!*

*They will post a link to the chat forum on Too Faces facebook page 30 minutes prior to the chat start time*

*You must "LIKE" the Too Faced facebook page to be able to participate and access the link, so spread the word and mark your calendars for this exciting event!*

Wednesday, April 4th at noon(12) PST

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: The look of Rosacea....is NOT the look of love!

Confessions of an Over 40 Make-Up Junkie!: The look of Rosacea....is NOT the look of love!: As I get older I am becoming far to aware that I may be one of millions across this earth that suffer from the effects of Rosacea.  The exac...

The look of Rosacea....is NOT the look of love!

As I get older I am becoming far to aware that I may be one of millions across this earth that suffer from the effects of Rosacea.  The exact causes of this ever so bothersome condition are unknown, but it is clear that it does run in the family.......THANKS MOM!!  Additionally, it is believed that hormones play a strong role, as many women notice rosacea flares when they are menstruating or during the menopausal years.  If you suffer from rosacea, you probably also have some component of sensitive skin......yep, that's me, my red face flares up at the slightest touch to my skin.....love that.  Flare ups can also be triggered by the application of rich emollients, glycolic acid or astringents containing alcohol.  Keeping this in mind, we must be very selective and extra cautious in our selection of skincare products!

So you ask...HOW DO I TREAT ROSACEA?  Don't hate me, but although it cannot be cured, there are a variety of treatments available that can help keep it under control! Yipee!
The most common treatments include oral antibiotics, in particular within the tetracycline family, and topical antibiotics such as mentronidazole.  Advances in peptide technology have been found to be effective at calming inflammation as well.  Although there are no OTC medicines approved for treating rosacea, choosing skincare products that are formulated for hyper irritable skin may help keep your skin calm and less likely to react adversely.  Look for products geared toward sensitive skin, or with slight green tints to them that can help reduce the appearance of redness on your skin.  *I use Smashbox's green colored primer under my foundation sometimes*

KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS!!  
*Sun Exposure
*Smoking
*Red Wine
*Heat - hot or steam baths, radiant heat, saunas and warm environments
*Spicy foods......LOVE THEM!
*Hot Drinks
*Caffeinated Beverages.......ummmm, I know this DOESN'T mean coffee!!!
*Anxiety, embarrassment and stress
*Physical exertion
*Cosmetic and skincare products containing high levels of alcohol or acetone, as well
as fragranced products

BEAUTIES...NEVER FEAR, MAKEUP JUNKIE IS HERE to help you in this battle!!  I am using (and can't live without) the great SOOTHE REGIMEN by Rodan + Fields.  This is a 4 step regimen that relieves your skin of dryness, redness, stinging and burning.  With continual use, your skin WILL feel more at ease, smooth and have visible redness reduction.

After 2 weeks of use, participants experienced the reduction of the following:
67% reduction of redness
80% reduction of peeling
74% reduction of dryness
90% reduction of stinging
72% reduction of overall irritation!

AND, the SOOTHE Gentle Cream Wash (#1) doubles as a calming shaving lotion to help reduce razor burn and irritation, AND the SOOTHE Sensitive Skin Treatment (#2) doubles as an aftershave treatment for those men with sensitive skin!!!  WOO-HOO!!!

If your face can't take anymore, follow the links to these most amazing products and be free of the constant irritation, and remember all is not lost ladies, and gentlemen......although we can't stop rosacea, we can sure fight like the dickens to reduce its appearance!!!

BE BLESSED!!!! 

Makeup Junkies ~ Go too's in your 40's!!

As we age, our bodies, minds, spirits, boobs and makeup evolve....its inevitable!!!  What doesn't head south........disappears, example being your jawline, your nice tight eye lid's or your once beautiful pouty voluptuous smackers!!!  But have no fear beauties, I'm going to give you some tips on age appropriate makeup and essentials!!

Well, beings that I am in this wonderfully wisdom imparting decade, I can attest to the fact that you are probably in the midst of crow's feet, newbie signs of sun damage, loss of firmness(in area's other than the face!)and your skin just doesn't look as radiant.........good Lord, I need a bridge to jump off of!!  

Here are some tips to help in these areas:

1) Use a PRIMER!  This will help fill in those fine lines and the appearance of large pores.

2) CONCEALER! Not everyone needs it, but if you do, try to choose one that is somewhat emollient, due to the fact that our skin tends to become drier because we lose estrogen...nice.

3) BROWS!  They tend to start becoming a little more sparse, so you may want to start "filling in" those etched out areas.  Benefit Cosmetics offers a handy little diddy "Brow Zing"

4)SHEER eyeshadow!  Lighter colored shadows(creams, pale pinks and camels)will aid in the "brightening"of your eyes, and always go for either Matte or a formula with very subtle shimmer.

5) LASHES/LINER!  Our lashes are starting to thin(GREAT!)so to make them look fuller and thicker, opt to have your eye liner in the same shade as your mascara, then line your upper eyelids thisclose to your lashes.  The goal is to make lashes look extra thick at the roots!

6)CHEEKS!  Opt for some color!  My go to's are peaches and pinks, they seem to perk up dull skin, and if applied to the top of the cheek bone it will give a lifting effect!!  Woo-Hoo

7)LIPS!  As IF it isn't bad enough, we are losing pigment in our hair, skin and lips!  So brighten up those pretty puckers with some vivid lip color, make it a creamy sheer formula like a tinted lip balm with an extra dose of pigment!!

So there you have it ladies, my guide to this 40 extravaganza we call "You've GOT to be kidding me!!!"

And as aways, I HAVE to tell you to check out the fabuloso skin care line that I PROUDLY represent, use and distribute..

RODAN + FIELDS!!!  I am OVER THE MOON for the Anti-Age regimen, it has completely changed the entire texture of my skin, my pores are almost invisible now and the few fine lines are becoming distant memories......can I get an AMEN!!!!!!  

It is NEVER too late or too early to take care of your skin, be kind to it and it will in return be glorious to you!!!

http://raineerae.myrandf.com

My eyes have seen destruction....Tornados 2012

As I went to bed Friday evening after watching the horrific storms that passed thru Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, and the utter destruction that these monsters left in their paths....my heart was so very heavy for all the families that were involved.  So, as soon as my eyes opened up Saturday morning, I was on the phone to my most gracious and giving husband.....I said, "Honey, I have an idea that has been brewing all night", and as I told him what the Lord laid on my heart to do, he did not hesitate at all, he said go do what you have to do, get what ya gotta get and pick me up on your way!


I woke my two children up and got the plan in motion, we took one of our company trucks and headed to Sam's to pick up all the supplies we could get to fit in the bed.  It was interesting hearing my kids' input on what they thought people would need who had lost everything, my most precious 14 year old daughter of course went straight for the biggest box of dog treats that I have EVER laid eyes on.....God love her, she loves her animals! My 16.5 year son wanted to buy cases of Monster drinks............imagine THAT! (Ha, Ha) But we settled on the essentials(and the dog treats)that could be easily passed out in individual wrappers as to keep it sanitary and preservable.











In the mean time my husband hooked his brother and family to join up with us and my brother-in-law's company, McGraw Kokosing DONATED two skids of bottled water for us to take.....how AWESOME was that!!! THANK YOU JESUS!

So off we went, heading to Piner, Kentucky with the prayer that God would use us to help these families.  We exited the highway and started heading out into the outskirts of  town and came into this small 4 way stop with the sign Piner......the intersection was blocked by an ambulance and people were being turned away but we were allowed thru because we were loaded with supplies to deliver.  We passed the Piner Baptist Church where the Red Cross was set up but we went on by hoping to be able to see first hand the tornado damage. We drove on up the road and came to the place we were looking for......nothing but huge utility trucks everywhere, people walking, no traffic, debris in every line of vision, houses gone, houses without sides, houses without roofs, 5th wheel trailers turned upside down, tree's EVERYWHERE...uprooted and split like kindling.......oh Jesus, these poor families!!!  

Our hearts just ached for these poor families, losing so much and having to deal with all of the "stuff" that comes now.....what do they do????  Of course all of the questions come to mind, where did they go last night, what if they didn't have any family close, or if they did, what it those families lost their homes as well......just on and on my mind went.  But then you see people, neighbors, complete strangers helping....with smiles on their faces!!!  

We spoke with some folks as we were walking thru, asking if they needed any food, water or clothing and not one person needed a thing, they had what they needed at that moment and were so gracious and kind....  So we went back to our trucks and headed to the Baptist church, the hub of the Red Cross to unload all of the supplies and skids of water, and let me tell you how joyful and kind these people were as well, just so thankful and helpful.  And the rooms inside where stalked full of supplies that had already been donated in such a short amount of time....it really was something.  

The main man, my husband

My son helping with the skids

Some awesome volunteers

Hats off to the many volunteers in Piner, Kentucky and to all of those who gave and donated.  The spirit of fellowship, caring and giving was not lost in this disaster.  This tiny town will forever be changed in landscape but most importantly, in their hearts because the spirit of humanity still exists!! 
God's grace is sufficient and He is the Prince of Peace, in every situation......

Please continue to pray for all the families who have lost their homes or worst yet, a loved one.  If you can donate to your local Red Cross or nearby church that may be collecting for these efforts, please try and do so........you will be blessed!